Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson poised to submit recommendation for city manager to council
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Almost a year after the city council fired City Manager Isaiah Hugley, Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson told WRBL News 3 he’s poised to make a recommendation for a replacement to that same council next week. Henderson said interviews were conducted last week, and the process is nearing an end. “We had […]
Man arrested in Pioneer Little League theft investigation
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Police Department arrested a man accused of stealing nearly $80,000 from Pioneer Little League. The Property Crimes Unit received a report in March alleging the league’s treasurer had been using the organization’s bank card for personal purchases. Detectives obtained financial records and identified a pattern of unauthorized transactions across multiple businesses.
Columbus little league treasurer arrested after theft investigation
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus police arrested the Pioneer Little League treasurer on Monday in connection with a theft investigation. The Columbus Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit received a report in March 2026 alleging that the league’s treasurer, 35-year-old Craig Norris, had been using the organization’s bank card for personal purchases. According to CPD, the […]
Man sentenced to life in prison in 2021 Columbus murder case
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office announced the conviction of Antoine Bell, Sr., 41, in connection to a 2021 murder case. District Attorney Don Kelly said Bell pleaded guilty to three felony counts, including one count of felony murder and two counts of aggravated assault. According to the DA’s office, […]
11-year-old pedestrian hit by vehicle at apartment complex near Lumpkin Road
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus police officials reported that an 11-year-old pedestrian was hit by a vehicle on Monday morning. According to the Columbus Police Department, officers received a call just before 7:30 a.m. regarding a young female involved in a pedestrian vs. vehicle accident at Liberty Commons Apartments on North Lumpkin Road. The pedestrian was […]
Phenix City BOE to host public interviews for superintendent finalists
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - The Phenix City Board of Education is moving into the final stages of its search for a new superintendent, announcing a two-day schedule for public interviews with the top four candidates. The interviews are set to take place this week in the boardroom of the...
We tried Columbus’ best margarita at Sapo’s just in time for Cinco de Mayo
The votes are in, and now that S apo’s Mexican Cocina and Bar is the clear winner of Columbus’ Best Margarita poll. Because we take our duty very seriously here at the Ledger-Enquirer, we went to do the hard work of finding out just how good the margs are at this spot. As a service to the readers, I tried the new pineapple...
Suspect takes guilty plea in deadly 2021 stabbing
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A murder suspect took a guilty plea in a Muscogee County courtroom Monday morning. Antoine Bell is accused of the murder of 45-year-old Salaysia Duerner in a deadly stabbing on Curry Street in 2021. In previous courtroom testimony, it was revealed that Bell and Duerner had...
Raffensperger pitches property tax cuts, school choice in governor’s race
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is running for governor with a focus on affordability and property tax cuts. Raffensperger said he wants to cut property taxes and eliminate taxes on retirement benefits in Georgia, which is one of 14 states that still taxes retirement income.
One person injured after stabbing near Floyd Road, police say
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Officials with the Columbus Police Department have reported that a person is injured following a stabbing near Floyd Road on Monday. According to CPD, officers responded to the 2000 block of Floyd Road regarding a stabbing incident. Officials said that the individual who was stabbed is listed in stable condition at a […]

















